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Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Dutch Course"! In this lesson, we will be learning about reflexive and possessive pronouns in Dutch. These pronouns play an important role in the Dutch language, and are essential for effective communication. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use reflexive and possessive pronouns correctly and with confidence. | Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Dutch Course"! In this lesson, we will be learning about reflexive and possessive pronouns in Dutch. These pronouns play an important role in the Dutch language, and are essential for effective communication. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use reflexive and possessive pronouns correctly and with confidence. | ||
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/The-Accusative-Case-in-Dutch|The Accusative Case in Dutch]] & [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Cardinal-Numbers-in-Dutch|Cardinal Numbers in Dutch]].</span> | |||
== Reflexive Pronouns == | == Reflexive Pronouns == | ||
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same person. In English, reflexive pronouns are words like "myself," "yourself," and "himself." In Dutch, reflexive pronouns are formed by adding the suffix "-zelf" to the personal pronoun. Here is a table with some examples: | Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same person. In English, reflexive pronouns are words like "myself," "yourself," and "himself." In Dutch, reflexive pronouns are formed by adding the suffix "-zelf" to the personal pronoun. Here is a table with some examples: | ||
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* Unlike in English, Dutch reflexive pronouns are always used, even when the subject and the object are different people. | * Unlike in English, Dutch reflexive pronouns are always used, even when the subject and the object are different people. | ||
* When using the plural "hun" as a possessive pronoun, it is often replaced with "hun eigen" (their own) to avoid confusion with the plural personal pronoun "hun." | * When using the plural "hun" as a possessive pronoun, it is often replaced with "hun eigen" (their own) to avoid confusion with the plural personal pronoun "hun." | ||
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Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Dutch Course"! In this lesson, we will be learning about reflexive and possessive pronouns in Dutch. These pronouns play an important role in the Dutch language, and are essential for effective communication. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use reflexive and possessive pronouns correctly and with confidence.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: The Accusative Case in Dutch & Cardinal Numbers in Dutch.
Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same person. In English, reflexive pronouns are words like "myself," "yourself," and "himself." In Dutch, reflexive pronouns are formed by adding the suffix "-zelf" to the personal pronoun. Here is a table with some examples:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ikzelf | eek-zelf | myself |
| jijzelf | yai-zelf | yourself (singular) |
| hijzelf | hay-zelf | himself |
| zijzelf | zay-zelf | herself |
| zichzelf | zikh-zelf | himself/herself/themselves |
| wijzelf | vy-zelf | ourselves |
| jullie zelf | yul-ie-zelf | yourselves (plural) |
| zichzelf | zikh-zelf | themselves |
Here are some examples of reflexive pronouns in use:
- Ik kleed mezelf aan. (I dress myself.)
- Hij wast zichzelf. (He washes himself.)
- Zij snijdt zichzelf vaak. (She often cuts herself.)
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. In English, possessive pronouns are words like "mine," "yours," and "theirs." In Dutch, the possessive pronouns are formed by adding the suffix "-e" to the end of the personal pronoun. Here is a table with some examples:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mijn | main | my |
| jouw | yow | your (singular) |
| zijn | zain | his |
| haar | haar | her |
| zijn/hun | zain/hun | his/her/their |
| onze | on-zuh | our |
| jullie | yul-ie | your (plural) |
| hun | hun | their |
Here are some examples of possessive pronouns in use:
- Dit is mijn boek. (This is my book.)
- Is dat jullie hond? (Is that your dog?)
- Zijn auto is rood. (His car is red.)
It's important to note that Dutch possessive pronouns agree in gender and number with the object being possessed. Thus, "mijn boek" (my book) becomes "mijn tafel" (my table) when referring to a feminine object.
Reflexive Possessive Pronouns
Reflexive possessive pronouns combine the reflexive and possessive forms in Dutch. They are formed by adding the reflexive "-zelf" suffix to the possessive pronoun. Here is a table with some examples:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mezelf | meh-zelf | myself |
| jezelf | yeh-zelf | yourself (singular) |
| zichzelf | zikh-zelf | himself/herself/themselves |
| onszelf | onz-zelf | ourselves |
| julliezelf | yul-ie-zelf | yourselves (plural) |
| zichzelf | zikh-zelf | themselves |
Here are some examples of reflexive possessive pronouns in use:
- Ik was mijn eigen was. (I wash my own clothes.)
- We koken ons eigen eten. (We cook our own food.)
- Jullie moeten jullie eigen huiswerk maken. (You (plural) must do your own homework.)
Tips and Tricks
- Unlike in English, Dutch reflexive pronouns are always used, even when the subject and the object are different people.
- When using the plural "hun" as a possessive pronoun, it is often replaced with "hun eigen" (their own) to avoid confusion with the plural personal pronoun "hun."
Sources
- Dutch Grammar • Reflexive pronouns
- Dutch Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns - Language Advisor
- Dutch Grammar • Possessive pronouns
- Dutch grammar - Wikipedia
Other Lessons
- The Accusative Case in Dutch
- Cardinal Numbers in Dutch
- Modal Verbs
- Prepositions of Place and Time
- Gender and Articles
- Greetings in Dutch
- How to Use Be
- Future Tense
- Give your Opinion
- Prepositions